Multiple Choice
In the study of taxonomy, what are organisms that consume both plants and animals called?
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Introduction to Taxonomy
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Which of the following correctly represents the scientific name of an organism?
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Homo Sapiens
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homo Sapiens
C
Homo sapiens
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Homo-sapiens
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Understand that the scientific name of an organism is its binomial nomenclature, which consists of two parts: the genus name and the species name.
The genus name is always capitalized, while the species name is not. Both parts should be italicized or underlined if handwritten.
Review the options provided: 'Homo Sapiens', 'homo Sapiens', 'Homo sapiens', and 'Homo-sapiens'.
Identify the option that follows the correct format: the genus name 'Homo' should be capitalized, and the species name 'sapiens' should be in lowercase.
Recognize that 'Homo sapiens' is the correct representation of the scientific name, as it follows the binomial nomenclature rules.
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